The light went out after having the door open for 10 minutes while cleaning. We thought the bulb blew, so we bought a new appliance bulb and changed it. The light still does not work. What else can it be???
Try checking for a stuck "off" switch around the door or where the door latches, or could be loose wiring, Do Not open up the guts of a microwave unless you know what your doing, you can seriously hurt or even kill yourself.
SOURCE: GE microwave interior light bulb replacement.
It's pretty simple as long as you have an offset phillips
screwdriver...
Of course, be sure to disconnect power to microwave and be sure not
to touch the new halogen bulb with fingers.
STEP-BY-STEP:
First, remove upper vent panel and remove inner filter (same directions
for just replacing inner carbon filter):
Then, remove inner plastic grille (2 screws) and final screw on left
side of metal "air duct" - here's where you'll need the offset screw
driver (and a little patience!):
Then, you can gently lift the sheet metal panel, find the light
housing, squeeze and remove/replace :)
That's it...just replace bulb and reverse for reassembly. Be
sure to keep track of screw locations there are various sizes/lengths
used.
Doug
SOURCE: GE microwave interior light bulb replacement.
Your post has two distinct model numbers shown, so it's hard to be precise, but I'll try my best.
You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383
I have a diagram at my site which helps you find & replace many GE cooktop and cavity light bulbs. Other models are similar. It's at
http://207.234.249.73/mwd/ge_lamp_replacement.jpg
Always unplug a microwave before removing or installing any bulbs!
If it's an over the range type, remove the vent grille across the top and see if bulbs can be accessed there.
There may be a panel on the bottom covering the light(s), too.
If not, chances are you'll have to remove it from the wall, then remove the outer cover.
Many models use halogen lamps. You must not touch the new one with your bare skin, as the oils will shorten the bulb life.
If yours is an Advantium type, the following instructable should help: http://www.instructables.com/id/SZFF4WSF44XYT8X/?comments=all
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SOURCE: Need new light bulb socket for GE spacemaker mircrowave
The bulbs are glued in at the factory. Unplug the microwave and see if you can remove the base of the bulb from the socket with needle nose pliers. You may have to twist the heck out of the bulb base but it should come out. If you do need a new socket it is available at www.geappliances.com under parts and accessories. Or call 1-800-626-2002 for GE factory parts
SOURCE: my GE spacesaver oven JVM230 quit, like a fuse
This is almost certainly a blown thermistor. This device is located at the air outlet on the microwave. This is a thermally sensitive resistor that cuts power if the unit overheats for safety. It can fail because of age also. Replace with the save value unit. You can get this part from electronics stores like Radio Shack.
Go to;
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=JVM1640SJ
click on your model number. Then on the next page you can select diagrams to look at.
SOURCE: Goldstar MIcrowave stopped working when light bulb blew out.
when that happen to me i change the bulb and the fuse in of the microwave f the don't work send it to the company that made it and they should tell what wrong.
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